This week I am introducing you to Bernard Black and his amazing collection of books in a small shop near Bloomsbury. Yes, I am taking you on a trip to Black Books. I hope you enjoy the visit, just don't go near the shop owner, he'll bite your head off.

Also, as I mentioned in the show, voting is open for the British Podcasting Awards. Get your votes in and, if you want, you can vote for Not Before Coffee! (don't forget the all-important "!")

This week I am taking a look at a relatively recent release in the form of the first book in a new series by Canadian author, Kelley Armstrong. The book in question is Cursed Luck, which came out at the beginning of May 2021. It's the story of a cursed necklace, the curse weaver who can perhaps remove said curse and many deceptions that get the two together!

This week, I am revisiting Lucifer and looking at the most recent episodes released on Netflix as of the 28th of May 2021. This review is as spoiler-free as I can make it - in other words, I reveal pretty much nothing that will have you running away screaming I spoiled the show for you. In fact, this may well encourage you to watch it if you haven't already...

In this, the first-ever episode of The Bookshop I look at the first book in Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows Duology, appropriately titled Six of Crows. I talk nothing but books in this spin-off of Not Before Coffee! So settle back and listen as I talk about this 2015 YA novel.

Also, I mention an article on Polygon, which you can find here.

Welcome to season 2, brand new format, brand new concept, same old Raye! This week I am talking about the 1999-2001 TV show, Spaced. I also tell you all about the changes that come with the new season and go into a bit of detail about anxiety attacks. I'm so glad to be back!

I remember seeing this film in the cinema - yes, I am old! I am still on a break, but I would like to take this chance to introduce you to another podcast that I love, The Paul and Griff Show. Every week they talk movie news, movies, and just chat like a couple of friends down the pub. Love these guys. In this preview episode, they're talking the 1993 Spielberg epic, Jurassic Park.

Join Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare as she talks about one of Marvel's vampires, Blade. The movie that saved Marvel from disaster! And if you enjoy this episode, head over to listen to more...

In the finale of Season 1, I am talking about the new Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Starring Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes, this is an adaptation of a book trilogy I have never read (I know, gasp, shock, horror). I also talk about a destructive pattern in my life I need to get control of. Oh, and your favourite segment, and mine, is back as I go through my most recent weird dream!

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This week I am looking at another 1995 film in Clueless. Has it stood the test of time? Will I find it creepy watching as a fully grown adult who is analysing it, or will it never lose its charm? I also talk about my viewing for the coming week, my plans for the long weekend and my issues with social anxiety.

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